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Banana, saba, boiled Nutrition Facts

Saging, saba, nilaga
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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 60%
Calories 159kcal / 2530kcal (6%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0 g/ 42g (0%)
low
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
Total Carbohydrates
38.6 g/ 348g (11%)
Dietary Fiber
4.2 g/ 20g (21%)
source
Sugar
19.9 g/ 63g (31%)
Protein
1.2 g/ 71g (1%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
25 mg/ 70mg (35%)
high
Vitamin B1
0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%)
Vitamin B2
0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%)
Vitamin B3
0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%)

Minerals

Calcium
19 mg/ 750mg (2%)
Iron
1.1 mg/ 12mg (9%)
Phosphorus
37 mg/ 700mg (5%)
Sodium
2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%)
free
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Boiled saba banana (saba is a starchy banana variety), eaten as a carb source. For 100g: about 159 kcal, 38.6g carbohydrates, and 4.2g dietary fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Saba banana provides energy for your daily activities and helps keep you full because it has dietary fiber (4.2g per 100g). The fiber can support smoother digestion and help balance your meals. It also has natural sugars (19.9g per 100g), so pairing it with protein or healthy fats can help you feel satisfied longer. Good news: it has very low fat and very low sodium (2mg), which makes it a lighter option compared with many snack foods.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Use it as your carb portion in a snack or as part of a meal—keep the serving size reasonable (e.g., a small piece or about 1/2–1 cup depending on your hunger).
  • Pair with protein to balance your blood sugar and fullness: e.g., boiled saba with boiled eggs, tofu, or a glass of milk/unsweetened yogurt.
  • If you’re having it as a snack, aim for 1 snack (not both snacks) so your total carbs for the day stay balanced.
  • Skip adding lots of sugar or condensed milk; enjoy the natural sweetness.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang saba, Maruya (banana fritters), Banana cue, Turon (banana roll), Saba con yelo
Related Foods
Banana, saba
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